5. Using your offset spatula, place a dollop of frosting on one of the layers of cake, and spread it evenly. Place another layer on top, frost it, and place the last layer on top. Frost the top of the last 8-inch round cake and top with the cake baked in the overproof glass bowl (domed side up).

6. Make a crumb coat. This is a thin layer of frosting that seals in the crumbs and keeps the frosting clean and neat. Spread the frosting over the entire surface of the cake. To make the frosting smooth, take a strip of paper, cup it and place it at the bottom of the cake, sliding it evenly to the top of the cake.

7. Spread the frosting smooth around the hole in the top.

8. Freeze the cake for about 45 minutes to set the frosting.

Decorating the princess birthday cake:

1. Once the frosting is set, place a dollop of frosting on top and work your way down. Make the cake smooth using the paper technique, or add texture using your offset spatula. Try a fabric effect by making small swirls in the frosting.

2. Wrap the fashion dolls body with plastic wrap. If the doll has long hair you may consider wrapping that during the frosting process as well, to keep it clean.

3. Insert the princess doll into the hole, and add frosting to fill in any gaps.

4. Fill the pastry bag with pink frosting and pipe stars around the doll where it meets the cake. Cover her bodice with the frosting as well.

5. Add highlights to the dress with candy stars.

6. As a finishing touch, you can add a wand and hat made of paper and candy as well.

Some may say this is similar to a Bratz or Barbie birthday cake.

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"This is my grandmother's pie recipe that she always made for Christmas but you could also use it for Valentines Day or any other day! A few times I use the light versions of the cream cheese and frozen whipped topping. It is just as delicious as the regular version."

Ingredients

Original recipe makes 1 - 9 inch pie

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

1 (16 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Directions

1. In an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and the powdered sugar until combined.

Add vanilla and beat 2 minutes. Gently fold in whipped topping.

2. Transfer mixture into the pie crust. Top the filling with the cherries.